Inline paddle fishing boat

ABSTRACT

An inline paddle fishing boat from which two people can fish from either side or from the same side of the boat while using their feet to move the boat in the water, and which is easily transported on land. These advantages are achieved by an inline seating arrangement, and by a wheel-type rudder.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to boats. More particularly, the inventionrelates to fishing boats.

At present, fishing boats are not constructed so that two occupants canfish from the same side of the boat, and so that both can fish whilepropelling the boat through the water. The present invention provides afishing boat having this capability, as well as the additional advantageof being easily transportable on land.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In general, the present invention in a first aspect provides an inlinepaddle fishing boat, comprising:

a boat having a bow, a stern, a midsection between the bow and thestern, and a longitudinal axis;

a first paddle wheel at the bow of the boat, for propelling the boat;

a first set of pedals at the bow of the boat, for rotating the firstpaddle wheel;

a first seat at the midsection of the boat, for a first person to beseated while using the first set of pedals to rotate the first paddlewheel;

a second paddle wheel at the midsection of the boat, for propelling theboat;

a second set of pedals at the midsection of the boat, for rotating thesecond paddle wheel; and

a second seat at the stern of the boat, for a second person to be seatedwhile using the second set of pedals to rotate the second paddle wheel,the first and second seats being disposed one behind the other along thelongitudinal axis of the boat.

In a second aspect, the invention provides a boat that is easilytransportable on land. The boat comprises (a) a hull; (b) steering meansfor transportation on water, said means comprising a rudder whichincludes a wheel; and (c) a locking pin for confining the wheel of therudder to a single plane, for transportation on land.

In a third aspect the invention provides a device for steering a boat onwater and for transporting the boat on land. The device comprises (a) arudder which includes a wheel, for steering the boat on water and fortransporting the boat on land; (b) a tiller, for turning the rudderwhile the boat is on water, by connecting the tiller to the rudder, forpositioning; and (c) a locking pin, for confining the wheel of therudder to a single plane, for transporting the boat on land.

In a fourth aspect the invention provides an inline paddle fishing boatcomprising

a boat having a longitudinal axis;

a paddle wheel for propelling the boat;

a set of pedals for rotating the paddle wheel;

a first seat for a first person to be seated while using the set ofpedals to rotate the paddle wheel; and

a second seat for a second person to be seated, the second seat beingdisposed behind the first seat along the longitudinal axis of the boat.

In a fifth aspect the invention provides an inline paddle fishing boatcomprising

a boat having a longitudinal axis;

a first seat for a first person to be seated;

a paddle wheel for propelling the boat;

a set of pedals for rotating the paddle wheel; and

a second seat for a second person to be seated while using the set ofpedals to rotate the paddle wheel, the second seat being disposed behindthe first seat along the longitudinal axis of the boat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an inline paddle fishing boat, made inaccordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side elevation of the boat shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the boat shown in FIG. 1, takenalong the cutting line 3-3.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the boat shown in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

More specifically, reference is made to FIGS. 1-4, in which is shown aninline paddle fishing boat, made in accordance with the principles ofthe present invention, and generally designated by the numeral 2.

The inline paddle fishing boat 2 has a hull 4, a bow 5 a, a stern 5 b, amidsection 5 c, and first and second sides 5 c and 5 d. The inlinepaddle fishing boat 2 is propelled through the water by a first 6 a orby a second 6 b paddle wheel, or by first and second paddle wheels 6 aand 6 b. First and second seats 8 a and 8 b having adjustable backs aredisposed at the midsection 5 c and at the stern 5 b along thelongitudinal axis 10 of the inline paddle fishing boat 2. Disposing thefirst and second seats 8 a and 8 b one behind the other along thelongitudinal axis 10 of the inline paddle fishing boat 2 providescapability for first and second persons (not shown) occupying the firstand second seats 8 a and 8 b to use their hands to fish on either side 5c or 5 d, or on the same side 5 c or 5 d, of the inline paddle fishingboat 2 while using their feet to operate first and second sets of pedals7 a and 7 b to rotate the first and second paddle wheels 6 a and 6 b topropel the inline paddle fishing boat 2 through the water (not shown).

To store the fish as they are caught, first and second storagecompartments 12 a and 12 b are provided. The first storage compartment12 a is disposed between the first paddle wheel 6 a and the first seat 8a. The second storage compartment 12 b is disposed between the secondpaddle wheel 6 b and the second seat 8 b. This positioning providesmaximum accessibility to the occupants of the first and second seats 8 aand 8 b. Clearly, the storage cabinets 12 a and 12 b can be used tostore other items such as life jackets and other paraphernalia.

For easy maneuverability, a tiller 14 equipped with a handle 14 adisposed at the bow 5 a of the inline paddle fishing boat 2 and awheel-type rudder 16 at the stern thereof are connected to one anotherby a cable 18, for positioning. By using the tiller handle 14 a theoccupant of the first seat 8 a can easily operate the tiller 14 to steerthe inline paddle fishing boat 2 with the wheel-type rudder 16, which isprovided with a locking pin 16 a used for transporting the inline paddlefishing boat 2 on land, by confining the wheel 16 b of rudder 16 to asingle plane so that the boat 2 can be safely and easily rolled on thewheel 16 b of the rudder 16, either manually or by a power tug. For thispurpose the wheel 16 b of the rudder 16 is beneficially locked in aplane which includes the longitudinal axis 10 of the inline paddlefishing boat 2.

While certain specific embodiments and details have been described toillustrate the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilledin the art that many modifications and variations are possible withinthe scope of the basic concept of the invention.

1. An inline paddle fishing boat, comprising: a boat having a bow, astern, a midsection between the bow and the stern, and a longitudinalaxis; a first paddle wheel at the bow of the boat, for propelling theboat; a first set of pedals at the bow of the boat, for rotating thefirst paddle wheel; a first seat at the midsection of the boat, for afirst person to be seated while using the first set of pedals to rotatethe first paddle wheel; a second paddle wheel at the midsection of theboat, for propelling the boat; a second set of pedals at the midsectionof the boat, for rotating the second paddle wheel; and a second seat atthe stern of the boat, for a second person to be seated while using thesecond set of pedals to rotate the second paddle wheel, the first andsecond seats being disposed one behind the other along the longitudinalaxis of the boat.
 2. The inline paddle fishing boat of claim 1, furthercomprising: a storage compartment for storing fish, the storagecompartment being disposed between the first paddle wheel and the firstseat.
 3. The inline paddle fishing boat of claim 1, further comprising:a storage compartment for storing fish, the storage compartment beingdisposed between the second paddle wheel and the second seat.
 4. Theinline paddle fishing boat of claim 1, further comprising: a firststorage compartment for storing fish, the first storage compartmentbeing disposed between the first paddle wheel and the first seat; and asecond storage compartment for storing fish, the second storagecompartment being disposed between the second paddle wheel and thesecond seat.
 5. The inline paddle fishing boat of claim 1, furthercomprising: steering means comprising a tiller including a handle at thebow of the boat, a wheel-type rudder at the stern of the boat, and acable connecting the tiller to the rudder, for positioning.
 6. A boatthat is easily transportable on land, the boat comprising: a hull;steering means for transportation on water, said means comprising arudder which includes a wheel; and a locking pin for confining the wheelof the rudder to a single plane, for transportation on land.
 7. The boatof claim 6, wherein the boat has a longitudinal axis, and wherein thelocking pin confines the wheel of the rudder to a plane which includesthe longitudinal axis of the boat.
 8. A device for steering a boat onwater and for transporting the boat on land, the device comprising: arudder which includes a wheel, for steering the boat on water and fortransporting the boat on land; a tiller, for turning the rudder whilethe boat is on water by connecting the tiller to the rudder; and alocking pin, for confining the wheel of the rudder to a single plane,for transporting the boat on land.
 9. The device of claim 8, wherein theboat includes a longitudinal axis, and the locking pin confines thewheel of the rudder to a plane which includes the longitudinal axis ofthe boat.
 10. An inline paddle fishing boat, comprising: a boat having alongitudinal axis; a paddle wheel for propelling the boat; a set ofpedals for rotating the paddle wheel; a first seat for a first person tobe seated while using the set of pedals to rotate the paddle wheel; anda second seat for a second person to be seated, the second seat beingdisposed behind the first seat along the longitudinal axis of the boat.11. An inline paddle fishing boat, comprising: a boat having alongitudinal axis; a first seat for a first person to be seated; apaddle wheel for propelling the boat; a set of pedals for rotating thepaddle wheel; and a second seat for a second person to be seated whileusing the set of pedals to rotate the paddle wheel, the second seatbeing disposed behind the first seat along the longitudinal axis of theboat.